Authors may use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, or other Large Language Models) to enhance the readability, grammar, and clarity of their manuscript.
AI tools must not be used to generate core scientific content, including hypotheses, experimental designs, data analyses, scientific conclusions, or environmental technology recommendations, as these tasks require human expertise critical to advancing environmental science and technology.
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their manuscript. All AI-generated content must be thoroughly reviewed and edited to correct inaccuracies, biases, or incomplete information, particularly when addressing environmental technologies, sustainability, or data-driven insights.
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools in the manuscript. Include a statement in the “Declaration of Using Generative AI” section using the following format:
“During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE, VERSION] for [SPECIFIC PURPOSE, e.g., improving language clarity]. After using this tool, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.”
This disclosure will appear in the published article to ensure transparency with readers, reviewers, and editors.
Generative AI tools or AI-assisted technologies cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship is reserved for humans who have made significant contributions to the research, including conceptualization, methodology, validation, or interpretation of results related to environmental technology.
Authors must confirm they have approved the final manuscript and agree to its submission to Advances in Environmental Technology.
The use of generative AI to create or alter figures, images, or graphical abstracts (e.g., diagrams of environmental processes, technology schematics, or data visualizations) is not permitted, as this could compromise the scientific integrity of visual data critical to environmental technology research.
If AI tools are used for minor image adjustments (e.g., enhancing clarity), authors must describe the process in the Methods section, including the tool name, version, and manufacturer, and provide pre-AI-adjusted versions upon editorial request.
Authors using AI tools for data analysis (e.g., machine learning for environmental modeling or pollution monitoring) must clearly describe the AI methodology in the Methods section, ensuring reproducibility and scientific rigor.
Reviewers and editors must not use generative AI tools to assist in reviewing or evaluating manuscripts, as this could compromise confidentiality and the critical judgment required for assessing environmental technology research.
Authors are encouraged to report any concerns about inappropriate AI use during the review process to the editorial team of Advances in Environmental Technology.
These guidelines do not apply to non-generative tools such as spelling/grammar checkers, reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Zotero), or statistical software commonly used in environmental research, which may be used without disclosure.
Advances in Environmental Technology will monitor developments in AI technology and may update these guidelines to reflect best practices in environmental science and technology publishing